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General Mitchell International Airport · MKE → MDW

Direct flights from Milwaukee to Chicago

15 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MKE to MDW.

Flight time: about 27m nonstop

Which days does it fly?

When does it fly?

Departure times in Milwaukee local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.

FlightDepartsDurationDays
Southwest SWA1088 5:49a 28m Sun
Southwest SWA564 5:51a 28m Thu–Sat
Southwest SWA564 6:00a 29m Mon
Southwest SWA4159 6:49a 19m Tue
Southwest SWA4159 7:13a 32m Wed
Southwest SWA3641 1:31p 27m Sat
Southwest SWA220 3:40p 27m Tue
Southwest SWA2886 3:50p 27m Wed
Southwest SWA4159 4:24p 27m Fri
Southwest SWA4159 4:27p 27m Thu
Southwest SWA450 4:33p 27m Sun
Southwest SWA4159 5:26p 32m Mon
Southwest SWA8633 10:02p 32m Sat

The route

One hop: MKE → MDW

Nonstop from Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago (MDW)

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) has 15 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MKE and you're there.

This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.

Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.

How long is the flight from Milwaukee to Chicago?

The nonstop flight from Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 27m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.

How long does it take to drive from Milwaukee to Chicago?

Driving from Milwaukee to Chicago takes about 1h 32m — roughly 92 miles — so the car is a real alternative on this route. The nonstop flight takes about 27m.

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